MSC Cruises has confirmed an order for two World-class liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels with French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique, expanding its largest class of ship to four.
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships, option for a fifth
Aroya appoints DL Services to design catering spaces on Saudi Arabia’s first cruise ship
Cruise Saudi, the parent company of Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise brand, Aroya Cruises, has appointed DL Services to develop the catering spaces aboard Manara, the cruise line’s first ship.
Seven Seas Grandeur delivered to Regent by Fincantieri
Regent Seven Seas has taken delivery of its new vessel Seven Seas Grandeur from the Italian shipyardFincantieri in Ancona.
Oceania launches Best-Ever Black Friday Sale with Cape Town cruise included
Oceania Cruises has launched its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, with savings of up to $5,400 per stateroom on more than 100 global voyages in 2024, including a grand voyage from Singapore to Cape […]
Durban celebrates opening of the 2023/24 cruise season with first ship arrival
Durban Tourism Authority has marked the start of the 2023/24 cruise season in Kwa-Zulu Natal with the arrival of Nicko Cruises’ ship Vasgo de Gamma, the first of an anticipated 70 cruise […]
What the launch of homegrown Saudi cruise line AROYA means for the industry
The launch of Aroya Cruises, the first domestic Saudi Arabian cruise line and the Arab world’s first homegrown cruise brand, will be transformative for the regional cruise industry.
Cruise Port Focus: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
As cruise travel continues to gain popularity, one destination that’s steadily attracting international cruise lines is Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Jeddah, historically known as the “Bride of the Red Sea”, presents a […]
Ship Preview: Disney Treasure
Disney Treasure will offer a range of signature Disney Cruise Line experiences, as well as new-to-the-line restaurants and bars, and reimagined attractions and experiences that debuted aboard her sister ship, Disney Wish. […]
Cape Town Cruise Terminal enhances passenger services ahead of 2023/24 season
V&A Waterfront has invested in upgrading the passenger experience at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal as South Africa’s 2023/24 cruise season gets underway.
Oman cruise calls almost double on back of Dubai cruise recovery for 2023/24
Oman looks set to almost double the number of cruise passengers and cruise ship calls during the current 2023/24 cruise season, on the back of a strong cruise sector recovery last season, […]
Fourth Edge class ship Celebrity Ascent delivered by Chantiers de l’Atlantique
The fourth Edge class ship for Celebrity Cruises, Celebrity Ascent, was delivered to the cruise line Wednesday by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in St. Nazaire, France.
MSC Cruises enhances Young & Teen entertainment programming across the fleet
MSC Cruises has expanded its Young and Teen Program across the fleet, with extended opening hours and eight hours of daily live entertainment.
Royal Caribbean reveals entertainment aboard upcoming Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the entertainment options onboard the upcoming Icon of the Seas with full-scale shows across the cruise line’s four “stages” and more live music and comedy than ever before.
Fifth Edge class cruise ship for Celebrity Cruises to be named Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has announced that its fifth Edge class cruise ship will be named Celebrity Xcel during a steel cutting ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Virgin Voyages praises Dubai Harbour, looks ahead to future UAE cruises
Virgin Voyages has praised the efficiency of turnaround operations at Dubai Harbour following the cruise line’s first-ever call in Dubai, and cruise from the city, aboard Resilient Lady.
Costa Cruises begins new cruise season in India with Costa Serena
Costa Serena has commenced her 2023/24 cruise season in India, homeporting in Mumbai throughout the winter until January next year.
Royal Caribbean re-arranges itineraries after cancelling 2024 Israel season
Royal Caribbean International has adjusted different itineraries in the Caribbean and the U.S. Northeast following the cancellation of the 2024 Israeli cruise season aboard Jewel of the Seas.
Resilient Lady makes maiden call to UAE at Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal
Virgin Voyages marked its maiden cruise call to the UAE on Sunday with the arrival of Resilient Lady in Dubai.
Passengers unhappy with altered cruise itineraries dropping all Middle East calls
As cruise lines alter their itineraries to exclude Middle Eastern ports of call amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, passengers have been left unhappy with itineraries that no longer feature bucket-list destinations.
Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line cancel Israeli calls into 2024
Royal Caribbean Group and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the second- and third-largest cruise companies in the world after Carnival Corporation, have cancelled all calls to Israel into 2024.